The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-10-08
Current Events Epitomized.

Mrs Margaret Blackwell, aged seventy
three years, three months and seven days,
died at the residence of her daughter Mrs.
John Irwin, on Bank street at eleven O clock.
Deceased was the mother of eleven children
eight of whom survive her-two sons and
six daughters-to mourn for q kind and af-
fectionate parent. Deceased was buried at
Port Clinton, Schuylkill county, on last
Monday, large cortege of sorrowing rela-
tives and friends following the remains to
this last resting place.
-Conrade Peter Swartwood died at
his home on Pine street, Monday evening
at about nine o'clock after a long and
severe illness. Peter Swartwood was a
private in company l., S1st regiment dur
ing the late rebellion where he received
Injuries from which he was almost con-
stant sufferer. He was member, in good
standing, in Col. John ID. Bertolette Post
asa, G. A. r., which attended the funeral
in body. May the ashes of an old soldier
rest in peace.
EFF humor, wit, and honesty could
save" from the ills flesh is heir to, what
good price they'd bring in the market.
Well, twenty-five cents will buy q panacea
Salvation oil.
A merchant down town sells more of DIR.
Bulls Cough syrup than all other medi-
CllOS bOSebutI. IL SuIcly InuSb bc Jll6 DtSJ
remedy for cough, cold, and other simu-
lar affections. Price 25 cents.
-Four fatal accidents occurred in the
vicinity of Easton on Sunday. Louis
Houck had mis- skull fractured; Edward
Duncannon jumped off a moving train, had
his skull fractured, both arms and one leg
broken Peter Struck, was struck by sulky at
Stroudsburg fair rendered unconscious;
John Gale fell from chestnut tree and had
his neck broken.
The attention of the people of Summit
Hill. Lansford and vicinity is directed to
the fact that George +. Huntzinger, of The
popular Switchback Restaurant, is author
lied by us to receive subscriptions and
moneys for the CARBON ADVOCATE.
leopold Never, of the Dolonsburg Ho-
tel, has first-rate accommodations for six
or eight good boarders, at $3.50 per week.
Persons who wish the comforts of a home
should not miss this opportunity. Leopold
keeps nice clean and quiet place.
The double track on the l.. & S. Rail-
road is finished between this place and
Bowmanstown. Trains will not be run on
the new track. however, until a new time
schedule is arranged.
The condition of Bank street during the
past week has again verified the remark
made by former councilman, that "when
you get down six inches the street is pretty
solid"
Remember, Miss Alvenia Graver has
in stock only the most fashionable milin-
cry goods. Call before you purchase else
where Lowest prices, and best work. 3w.
One glance at f. II. Hollis fall stock
will convince you that he has the largest
stocked iewelry establishment in this sec
tion of the State.
Among the attractions at the Monroe
county fair last week was pair of twin
colts, four months old, in harness and at
taehed TO wagon.
Don't grumble because you can't have
pie instead of pork for dinner, but wash
yourself with Tulip soap and be con
tent.
-Dildine Snyders horse, Jersey Ike
took first money in the race open to al
county horses, at the fair on Wednesday.
-''Yes," he said, ''my system is soaked
with gin and sorrow, but there's hope fol
me yet, for I've heard OF Tulip soap.'
Upright Piano. but little used, for sal,
at great sacrifice. Apply at Office of tn,
Mansion House, Mauch Chunk. 2w
Consideration is the pot in which W,
boil the coffee of our judgment, which will
tell us to use Tulipsoap.
John Blose has moved into his new
building on Bank street, opposite Mehr
kam's general store.
-Weatherly has a Poultry Association
live Board of Trade can do almost any
thing for town.
For best makes of carpets at loves
prices, go to Kemerer & Swartz, Bank
street. II
Before purchasing elsewhere, see KEN
erer d swartz's large stock of furniture
etc. If.
The finest assortment of silyeIware cal
be seen at e. ii. Hoh's, Mauch Chunk.
The finest assortment of gold watche
Is at e. II. Hollis, Mauch Chunk.
BE on time-buy the rocket alarm clocl
sold at Il. Hollis, Mauch Chunk.
Mrs. r. f. Hofford. has our thanks 70
an abundance OF delicious fruits
See pretty and handsome silver tea set
at +. IL. Hohfs. Mauch Chunk.
-Jewelry-all the latest designs-at L
ii. Hohl's, Mauch Chunk.
Oats were selling at thirty-three cent
per bushel last week
Wall paper, boraers and decoration
cheap at o. Rehrig's.
Mauch Chunk is to haye new L. & S
depot.
"A marksman>says Of Tulip soap: ut
bang"
Have you liqudated your tax debts
Perm parties are IN order.
Court conYenes Monday.